91. Attendance of Anual General Meeting

Every owner is entitled to attend every general meeting of the body corporate, and should make every effort to attend and participate. An owner who is not able to attend a particular meeting should give his or her proxy to a third party. A proxy...

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92. Chairman at Anual General Meetings

The first meeting of a new body corporate is held under the chairmanship of the developer. At every subsequent meeting the chairman of trustees will preside as chairman unless the members present resolve that an owner should act as chairman. If...

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93. Maintenance of Sectional Title

Section 37(1 )(j) of the Act requires the body corporate to maintain the common property and keep it in a good state of repair. In addition to the land on which the scheme is situated, the common property includes the outer half of outside...

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94. The Conveyancing and Transfer process of Property

Once an Offer to Purchase is duly signed by all parties it is handed to conveyancing attorneys traditionally appointed by the seller who then proceed with the formal process of conveying ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer and...

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95. Appoint a Conveyancer Online Today

When you embark on the process of buying, selling, or refinancing your house, you don't want to take any chances. Anything can happen and it's pretty much impossible to prepare for every possible eventuality. The best way to do this...

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96. 98 Substituted copy of lost deed supersedes original which must be surrendered on recovery

98 Substituted copy of lost deed supersedes original which must be surrendered on recovery (1) If a copy of a registered deed or other document has been issued, in manner prescribed by regulation, in substitution of a deed or other document which...

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97. Buying Property on Auction

South Africans are not used to buying and selling residential properties using auction sales. A property that is being auctioned usually conjures up pictures in the minds of people of liquidations and insolvencies. In countries like Australia,...

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98. What is involved if a seller or purchaser wants to have a title deed condition removed. What is the cost? How long does it take?

What is involved if a seller or purchaser wants to have a title deed condition removed. What is the cost? How long does it take? There are two options available. Firstly, one can make application to the High Court for a court order that the...

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99. Bond Repayments Calculator

Bond Repayments Calculator This calculator calculates the total monthly bond repayments on a property. Type in your details below, then click on the "calculate" button. --> ...

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100. Affordability Calculator courtesy of Louwrens Koen Attorneys

Affordability Calculator This calculator calculates the maximum home loan that you can afford. Type in your details below, then click on the "calculate" button. ...

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